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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.20, 35,950.52 and 21,385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.20, 35,950.52 and 21,385.92 is: 32,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.20 : 35,950.52 = 21,385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.20/35,950.52 = 21,385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.20x = 35,950.52 × 21,385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.20x = 768,834,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,834,944.68/23,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,041.20

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